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The '''[[Mazda]] 737C''' was a prototype [[racing car]] built for [[Mazdaspeed]] for the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] under the [[Group C]]2 formula. It was the final evolution of the initial Mooncraft built design dating back to the [[Mazda 717C|717C]]. It again used a 2-rotor ''[[Mazda Wankel engine#13B|13B]]'' [[Wankel engine]]. |
The '''[[Mazda]] 737C''' was a prototype [[racing car]] built for [[Mazdaspeed]] for the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] under the [[Group C]]2 formula. It was the final evolution of the initial Mooncraft built design dating back to the [[Mazda 717C|717C]]. It again used a 2-rotor ''[[Mazda Wankel engine#13B|13B]]'' [[Wankel engine]]. |
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Two 737Cs were entered in the [[1985 24 Hours of Le Mans]], finishing 3rd and 6th in the C2 class. The 737Cs were also raced in part of the [[1985 World Sportscar Championship season]], managing 8th place for [[Mazdaspeed]] in the C2 teams championship. |
Two 737Cs were entered in the [[1985 24 Hours of Le Mans]], finishing 3rd and 6th in the C2 class. The 737Cs were also raced in part of the [[1985 World Sportscar Championship season]], managing 8th place for [[Mazdaspeed]] in the C2 teams championship. In the [[All Japan Sports Prototype Championship]], Mazda was able to come home 5th in the constructor's championship. |
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737Cs later ended up in the hands of privateers for the [[All Japan Sports Prototype Championship]] after Mazda replaced it with the newer [[Mazda 757|757]]. |
737Cs later ended up in the hands of privateers for the [[All Japan Sports Prototype Championship|JSPC]] after Mazda replaced it with the newer [[Mazda 757|757]]. |
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Revision as of 07:33, 8 December 2006
The Mazda 737C was a prototype racing car built for Mazdaspeed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans under the Group C2 formula. It was the final evolution of the initial Mooncraft built design dating back to the 717C. It again used a 2-rotor 13B Wankel engine.
Two 737Cs were entered in the 1985 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 3rd and 6th in the C2 class. The 737Cs were also raced in part of the 1985 World Sportscar Championship season, managing 8th place for Mazdaspeed in the C2 teams championship. In the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship, Mazda was able to come home 5th in the constructor's championship.
737Cs later ended up in the hands of privateers for the JSPC after Mazda replaced it with the newer 757.
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